U.S. Pacific Fleet
161030-N-CJ186-1909
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) The amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22) prepares to tow a boilerplate-testing article, belonging to NASA's Orion Program. USS San Diego is currently conducting recovery operations with NASA's Orion program; they are testing a new towing technique utilizing NASA and naval technology with the goal of reducing manning and increasing safety. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Torrey W. Lee)
161030-N-CJ186-1909
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) The amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22) prepares to tow a boilerplate-testing article, belonging to NASA's Orion Program. USS San Diego is currently conducting recovery operations with NASA's Orion program; they are testing a new towing technique utilizing NASA and naval technology with the goal of reducing manning and increasing safety. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Torrey W. Lee)